April 6, 2003

Name:

Roscoe

Age:

Five months old

Gender:

Male

Kind:

Hognose Snake

Home:

Pasadena, California, USA

Hello,
this is my Red-Phase Western Plains Hognose Snake. He was born in the
summer of 2002 so he is still a baby (about five inches in length). This
snake is sometimes called the "Puff Adder" for its habit of puffing up
when threatened. It may also hiss loudly, hood like a cobra, and strike
with a closed mouth (it never would bite in defense in captivity, and
Roscoe never bites at all). If further annoyed, the snake will sometimes
play dead with its tongue flapping out of its mouth. The act isn't too
convincing because Roscoe will flip back over if turned back on his
belly. The hognose is truly "the clown of the snake world" and is known
for its interesting personality, and Roscoe fits that description
perfectly. Roscoe is a sweetheart who never bites and is a joy to have
as a pet; I enjoy his great character, curiosity and friendliness.